Mama Knows Bex: What Happened to August!?

Well August is over, it's September! The last 3 weeks of our month were so jam-packed- we spent every weekend out of town, saw both sides of the family, became hobits, married off 2 Scott girls, watched 16 pets for a few days...and killed off 3 fish. We survived all of our out-of-town trips, and enjoyed visits with our in-town friends on the few days we were home.

AUGUST 12

Jake's Hobbit Birthday Party

Jakes 25th birthday party- and he asked everyone to come as a hobbit. Very creative, and many of his friends were very much in character! As well as Malena. Jake said she was his favorite part of the party.

little hobbit in training.

The party was at the house of a family from church- it was the PERFECT setting! Beautiful and timeless, and there was a great view of Lake Superior. The party went on into dusk- with "ales" and the smoking of pipes...until it started to rain- and this mama had to take the babes home.

Angie made the hobbit cake.

Angie also made this great cape for Malena.

August 13

Annual Johnson Pig Roast

Hard to believe, but this was the 16th Annual Johnson Pig Roast at my Uncle Kurt and Aunt Gail's house in Andover. It's always a good chance to see family, relax and pig out- and let the kids run around a little. I wish it would have been a little nicer out- it rained part of the day. Malena still went in the pool though. My mama was really glad we were there, my girls were about the only little ones who were there- Mom said the party needed them.

matching sundresses!

It was pretty cold but Malena was glad to be in the pool- I somehow roped Grandma into taking her so I could stay dry. Thanks Mom!

Maira and Great Grandma Johnson

Malena loves her Grandpa!

AUGUST 19

Kaelyn and Andy's Wedding

My sweet little cousin Kaelyn got married to her high school sweetheart, Andy Folstad. The ceremony was at a church in Minneapolis, then the reception was on the U of M campus at the Alumni Center. It was absolutely beautiful- a perfect place for a reception. They had a little kids room with a young gal watching all the babes so the parents could enjoy themselves during dinner and celebrate with the adults. I kept Mai with me for most of the dinner, but it was nice to not be chasing Malena (and Ella) around for a while! The kids had pizzas and snacks, watched "Tangled" and ran around. It was really a fun day- and I felt pretty in my new purple dress.

Mr. and Mrs. Folstad

all dressed up

...sister is too!

before the ceremony- lookin good fam.

During the ceremony I sat with the 3 little girls in the nursery- I didn't want anyone yelling or crying during the service! The girls were so cute in their dresses, I didn't mind watching them. Weddings make me nervous for some reason. I could hear the ceremony on a speaker in the nursery.

first dance as a married couple.

Uncle Mike helped so much with the girls- always does.

hello deliciousness!

and cupcakes...made by Angie.

AUGUST 20

Jenny and Rob's Wedding Open House

Rob and Jenny got married the day before at the courthouse, then held a party for friends and family at their new home in Brainerd. The food was awesome, there were kegs of beer and rootbeer, it was beautiful weather...a happy celebration for my sis and her new husband. I'm so happy for them both.

Mr. and Mrs. Hanson- with more of Angie's cupcakes!

Wyatt and Mai

The beautiful happy bride.

Mai and Hailey. It's a big day for her- Mom and Dad are married!

AUGUST 25-27

House/Pet-sitting for Mom and Dad

Mom, Dad, and Angie and Ella went to Colorado for a week to stay at Keystone Resort. Me and the girls went to watch over the house and pets for a few days- and I got about 10 loads of laundry done. Let's see... 2 horses, 2 dogs, 4 cats, 1 guinea pig, 6 birds, 2 bearded dragons. And they all survived. It was really nice just getting away into the quiet for a couple days alone. I let the girls hang out on the neck naked. When do they ever get to do that?

I love the deck. And it was perfect weather. But Mai was teething and pretty cranky!

mom's horses

Malena hates baths, but didn't mind taking one with all the bubbles- a tiny bit of bubble bath in addition to jacuzzi jets makes awesome foam! She actually loved it and didn't want to get out.

walking at Sibley Park in Pequot.

on the way home...beautiful rainbow.

Rylee and Brynlee

These 2 are the daughters of my friend Lacy. I met Lacy at church the night of Maira's dedication- we were both feeding our babes in the breastfeeding room. Rylee is almost 4 and Brynlee is about 3 weeks older than Maira. So the older girls play great together and the little ones are right around the same stage. Both have just mastered sitting up. And of course- the mamas enjoy hanging out and chit-chatting about life- It's the ideal playdate for all of us!